Norman Park, Georgia
city in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States
Norman Park is a city in Colquitt County, Georgia, United States. The population was 963 in 2020.
History
The Georgia General Assembly incorporated Norman Park as a town in 1902. The community was named after J.B. Norman, a founder of the local but now-defunct Norman College.
Geography
Norman Park is located at 31°16′16″N 83°41′3″W (31.271075, -83.684196). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2), of which 3.1 square miles (8.0 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2), or 0.64%, is water.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 849 people, 328 households, and 246 families residing in the city. In 2020, its population was 963.
Education
It is a part of the Colquitt County School District and served by Colquitt County High School.There is also a small elementary school nearby called Norman Park elementary school.
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Maps, plans, fabric surveys and administrative records can establish how the site’s name, extent and function changed over time. The source revision retrieved here is dated Aug 20, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q2676255. VIAF identifies the subject as 152461226. The Library of Congress control number is n82014120. Authority coordinates are 31.271, -83.684. 2 of 3 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 2020, 1902 and 2000.
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